It is known that during big tournaments like world cups, the spouses are not allowed in order not to distract them. But of late, spouses and boyfriends or girlfriends are all over the place during big tournaments and cheering their lovers.
Closer home, in India, ex-captain Virat Kohli has been under high pressure for bringing along his wife Anushka to tournaments, and his bad performance is often attributed to her, though it is uncalled for.
The FIFA World Cup 2022 is all set to begin this year.But one rule has put even the fans in trouble. To put it briefly, any extramarital sexual affair or one-night stand can result in a seven-year jail sentence in Qatar.
So, this time around, the fans will have to follow the rules of the host country and abide by them as the World Cup is being held in Qatar for the first time or in the Middle East for the very first time.
Also, those having after-match parties need to know that parties may not happen at all, and any violation would land them in prison for seven years.
Incidentally, a ban on sex has been imposed for the first time during a world cup, and fans have to be aware of this. Also, the smuggling of drugs like cocaine will lead to the death penalty in Qatar.
However, there is a silver lining, as the country will allow alcohol in separate zones.
